Hi All: Great points. I want to use this bottle for sending milk in for when my daughter has extended classes. Does anyone know if it stays fresh? Thanks!
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Hi. It would stay fresh if you put it with a cool pack in an insulated lunch bag. It will not stay cold by virtue of the bottle and the rubber around it. Also, specifically, because your putting milk in it, you should know that the bottle needs to be kept up right. The rubber cap, though it does help keep the liquid in, is not a sealed cap.
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I would say it would be fine if it is refrigerated but if not, she should probably look for a thermos type of container.
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I think it may keep it cold a little longer being glass, generally we just drink water out of it. I would test it out first. Good luck
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I am not seeing an expiration on my bottle - and it may be the same one I reviewed from here earlier! I tend to "ebb and flow" in my useage and so I haven't been using as much recently. But, it always seems to work when I need it. It is packaged in dark brown glass bottles (which is one reason why it is more costly), which goes a long way in preservation. It also uses vegetarian cellulose, vegetarian gelatine etc so that should help it too. I would think if it was stored inside a box in dark room or at least no direct sunlight, it should still be fresh enough when you get it to the new owner. OH WAIT!! There it is!! Tiny white ink print around neck of bottle: "EXP 07/2016" so that's well over a year from today and I have had this bottle most of a year I think? I hope this is helpful!! (And this is a decent price - I usually pay closer to $30 if I buy it locally - and I sometimes do pay more on purpose so store will keep it in stock for those I recommend it to, when they are people who "don't like to order online".)
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I used this for my toddler 5 years ago when she was 1 to 3 years old. As far as I can remember when my daughter was 2 years old and would drink less milk because her diet was changing to accommodate more solids, an opened can (the big one) would last 30 days and would stay good. Unopened and in a cool, dry place, should be good until the date on the can.
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First, I do not use it as a drink. I keep the opened bottle in a dark place which is never very hot, even in summer. Never kept it in the refrigerator, and it lasts (for my use) almost six months.
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i have not had a problem with mold but ive only had my thermos for a couple of weeks.. i do not put milk in it bcuz we all know mild get stuck in straws etc... i was skeptical about buying it bcuz it has a straw and the worry of mold... but honestly its a real good thermos and it does not leak at all. i make sure to take it apart after school and clean it right away and allow it to fully dry
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Keeping it refrigerated will keep it longer without overheating. Length of time, I am not sure of , but way longer than it will take for you to use it daily and finish the bottle..
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Yes, it can get dirty. However; my son uses it in his lunchbox for school, or in the car when we go on trips, so other than the inside of his lunchbox it really doesn't touch a whole lot of places. Now....if you have it loose inside a backpack; that's would be another story! On the upside; it washes a whole lot easier than other bottles...the ones with straws that bends down are a GERM-FEST, I cannot for the life of me even understand how they are legal to sell. There is NO way to clean those straws on the inside.
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The bottle says to "refrigerate after opening" which I have always done. I use the drops in quarts and half-gallons of milk, Bleu cheese dressing, etc. The drops are meant to be used in the milk 24 hours before hand although they acknowledge that you can drink the milk immediately after putting the drops in. When I am out and about and want to drink milk I use those "Fast Acting Lactase" chewable pills that Costco sells. I carry those in my purse. I am sure there are other brands available as well. They seem to work. This lactase thing came on suddenly as is common in "older" people! Susan The bottle says to "refrigerate after opening" which I have always done. I use the drops in quarts and half-gallons of milk, Bleu cheese dressing, etc. The drops are meant to be used in the milk 24 hours before hand although they acknowledge that you can drink the milk immediately after putting the drops in. When I am out and about and want to drink milk I use those "Fast Acting Lactase" chewable pills that Costco sells. I carry those in my purse. I am sure there are other brands available as well. They seem to work. This lactase thing came on suddenly as is common in... » Read More The bottle says to "refrigerate after opening" which I have always done. I use the drops in quarts and half-gallons of milk, Bleu cheese dressing, etc. The drops are meant to be used in the milk 24 hours before hand although they acknowledge that you can drink the milk immediately after putting the drops in. When I am out and about and want to drink milk I use those "Fast Acting Lactase" chewable pills that Costco sells. I carry those in my purse. I am sure there are other brands available as well. They seem to work. This lactase thing came on suddenly as is common in "older" people! Susan « Show Less
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I thought the same thing. Then I realized that there not actully for storeing. There just baby bottle liners that are made for breast milk. Either way I was not super happy with the product. They didnt fit the bottles well and I found that I was spilling milk as I was always trying to fit the liner over the bottle. I hope this helps. Have a great Christmas.
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Dear Miss Judy from Andrew Arrington I have used this awesome product for 2 years. Im glad you brought up this question. I had no idea about the manufactures recommendations of 3 months use and on the dry shelf that the product be refrigerated. If I got the question right? LOL Wonder if its also for refrigeration if opened or sealed or even both? Well Im going to answer just a a consumer. I note that the white capsules have a salty flavored capsule. Kinda reminds me of chewing an aspirin without the lemon squeeze flavor. Anyway... Since is a powder. It after refrigeration will in my opinion collect moisture and mold. Now let me remind ya Im just the consumer Captain!! Not the manufacturer or a Doctor of Chemical Physics And Physiology?? LOL So in conclusion. Wow manufacture expiration date. Lets see according to my research and my bottle this is what my findings and results are as follows... = Additional Info: Store in a cool, dry place, not to exceed 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Date on bottle is manufacture date, NOT expiration date. So if you store it in a dry place (walla!!) The product might last forever?? lol maybe?? I do have a question to ask you Mis Judy. If the storage is not to exceed 77 degrees Fahrenheit then why refrigerate? I wonder when its to cold? Anyway it works with getting to sleep. I open capsule and take it like a shot of bourbon and chase with a swallow of vanilla almond milk. Yummy! ~Andrew
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I've had my one liter bottle for at least one year it works just fine. Just store in a cool dark place ans shake well before use. I wouldn't worry about the shelflife too much if you use it all in a year or two. Maybe three... If anything I just think it wont work anymore as opposed to causing damage...
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Not at all! We had had for 6 to 7 months and not 1 problem at all. Our son did bite through 1 nipple because we didn't pay attention that he was teething, but that is what can happen with any bottle!I give it a 9.7 out of 10 because I wish they had more schemes other then the two we have found available. It would be nice to have different patter or colors to tell if one is a juice cup and one is a milk etc.I say buy it, you will love them!
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We've had our's for at least 6-8 months. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!! She hasn't used any other sippy bottle or cup since. We have this that we specifically for her juice (great on the go too!) and no discoloration. Same with the "Thermos Funtainer Bottle (love it the same with pop up straw. Use that for her milk) I always hand wash and use OXO's bottle brushes for the nipples/ and straw on thermos. Some juices are very stubborn. She never drinks dark or citrus juices if that matters.
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I am trying to figure out why anyone would pay such an unholy amount for milk that can sit on the shelf. If, for example, you want milk for your kids' lunchboxes, why not just buy a week's supply at the store? It can be stacked in the fridge and not take up much space. And it will be better quality because it hasn't been untrapasteurized and had sugar added!
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I am no expert but did think of putting juice in mine. I personally couldn't see a problem with it although with milk ? suppose you could but would have shelf life issues and I think u would need to wash it out more.
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ive had mine for a few months now. i just used it again about a week ago and it worked just fine. bit i keep mine stored the same way the bottles came with that little plastic cap then the regular cap over and tighten it a bit. i think the key is making sure the cap is on tight so no air can ruin the liquid.
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Yes. The box, the bottle label, and the package insert all say to refrigerate it. That means for storage. Having it unrefrigerated during shipping is not a big deal, and you don't need to worry about it when you take it with you on travel. It's not going to be ruined like milk if it's unrefrigerated for a few days.